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Overtime & Penalty Rate Calculator Australia

See how extra hours at overtime and penalty multipliers add up across a week, and what you keep after tax.

Written and checked by , Founder and EditorPublished Updated Figures checked against ATO and Fair Work sources.
Overtime multipliersPenalty ratesWeekly grossEstimated take-home

Short answer

Overtime is usually paid at 1.5x your base rate for the first few extra hours then 2x, with penalty rates for weekends, evenings and public holidays. Your award sets the exact multipliers. Extra pay is taxed at your marginal rate, 30% between $45,001 and $135,000, and overtime generally attracts no super.

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Weekly gross

$1,593

Overtime + penalty pay

$263

On top of ordinary pay

Annual gross (if steady)

$82,810

Estimated annual take-home

$65,791

Overtime and penalty multipliers depend on your award or enterprise agreement - the values above are examples. Some overtime may not attract super. Check Fair Work for your entitlements.

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General information only. This is an estimate and not tax, legal, financial or migration advice. Results may differ from your employer's payroll, the ATO or your final assessment. Multipliers are examples only - your award or agreement sets the actual rates. Always check official sources or a qualified professional.

Overtime vs penalty rates

Overtime applies to hours beyond your ordinary hours. Penalty rates apply to less-sociable times like weekends or public holidays. Both raise your gross pay, and your take-home rises a little less because of tax.

Check your award

The multipliers here are examples. Your real entitlements are set by your modern award or agreement. Use the Fair Work Pay and Conditions Tool to confirm, and read overtime and penalty rates explained.

Frequently asked questions

Is overtime taxed more?+

No special overtime tax exists, but a big one-off pay can push that pay into higher withholding. It evens out at tax time.

Do I get super on overtime?+

Often not - super is generally paid on ordinary time earnings, and most overtime is excluded. Check your payslip and agreement.

What are common penalty multipliers?+

Saturday is often 1.5x, Sunday 1.75x-2x and public holidays 2.5x, but it varies by award. Confirm with Fair Work.

General information only. This is an estimate and not tax, legal, financial or migration advice. Results may differ from your employer's payroll, the ATO or your final assessment. Multipliers are examples only - your award or agreement sets the actual rates. Always check official sources or a qualified professional.
Sources & methodology

Last updated 13 August 2026. Figures use the 2026-27 financial year.

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